Badgers on outside of Week 8 US LBM Coaches Poll

Badgers still not in top 25

After another week of college football action, there was some movement with the latest US LBM Coaches Poll.

The Badgers (5-2) were able to take down Illinois 25-21 on the road this week, getting back into the win column after falling to Iowa last week. Redshirt freshman Braedyn Locke recorded 240 yards and two touchdowns in his first career start.

The entire US LBM Coaches Poll after Week 8 is listed below:

Rank Team Record Points Change
1 Georgia 7-0 1,586 (58)
2 Michigan 8-0 1,522 (4)
3 Ohio State 7-0 1,459 (2)
4 Florida State 7-0 1,426
5 Washington 7-0 1,333
6 Oklahoma 7-0 1,283 +1
7 Texas 6-1 1,150 +1
8 Alabama 7-1 1,141
9 Oregon 6-1 1,089 +2
10 Penn State 6-1 1,056 -4
11 Ole Miss 6-1 931 +1
12 Oregon State 6-1 892 +1
13 Utah 6-1 866 +1
14 Notre Dame 6-2 688 +4
15 LSU 6-2 677 +4
16 Missouri 7-1 604 +4
17 North Carolina 6-1 574 -7
18 Louisville 6-1 451 +3
19 Air Force 7-0 374 +3
20 Tennessee 5-2 356 -5
21 Duke 5-2 350 -4
22 USC 6-2 269 -6
23 Tulane 6-1 202 +1
24 UCLA 5-2 195 +1
25 JMU 7-0 101 +1

Schools Dropped Out

No. 23 Iowa

Others Receiving Votes

Florida, 52; Miami (Fla.), 27; Kansas State, 25; Iowa, 24; Fresno State, 23; Oklahoma State, 13; Kentucky, 10; Wyoming, 9; SMU, 8; Liberty, 8; Arizona, 7; UNLV, 6; Maryland, 4; Kansas, 4; Wisconsin, 2; Toledo, 1; Clemson, 1;

Wisconsin is still on the outside looking in but they’ll have an opportunity to make a statement win at home Saturday versus Ohio State (7-0) at 6:30.

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PHOTOS: Badgers versus Illinois All-time series

Will Badgers get back into the win column against Fighting Illini?

The Badgers football team (4-2) will take on Illinois (3-4) on the road Saturday at 2:30PM. The two programs have faced each other 89 times throughout their football history with Wisconsin owning a 44-38-7 overall advantage over their Big Ten foe.

Over the last 10 matchups, the Badgers have gone 8-2, though when they last faced one another, Illinois came out on top 34-10 on Oct. 2, 2022 at Camp Randall. Lastly, on the road in Champaign, Wisconsin has produced a 19-21-3 record against the Fighting Illini.

The most notable storyline for the contest is the fact that Illinois coached by former Badgers head coach Bret Bielema. Bielema spent seven seasons as Wisconsin’s coach from 2006-2012, producing a 68-24 record.

The two teams currently sit at opposite ends of the Big Ten West standings with the Badgers sitting in second place while the Fighting Illini are in last place.

Luke Fickell and his Badgers will look to get revenge against Illinois after Wisconsin’s home loss to them in 2022.

Here’s a couple pics from their last 10 matchups:

Wisconsin versus Illinois football series history

Can Badgers get back in win column versus Big 10 opponent?

The Badgers football team (4-2) will take on Illinois (3-4) on the road Saturday at 2:30PM. The two programs have faced each other 89 times throughout their football history with Wisconsin owning a 44-38-7 overall advantage over their Big Ten foe.

Over the last 10 matchups, the Badgers have gone 8-2, though when they last faced one another, Illinois came out on top 34-10 on Oct. 2, 2022 at Camp Randall. Lastly, on the road in Champaign, Wisconsin has produced a 19-21-3 record against the Fighting Illini.

The most notable storyline for the contest is the fact that Illinois coached by former Badgers head coach Bret Bielema. Bielema spent seven seasons as Wisconsin’s coach from 2006-2012, producing a 68-24 record.

The two teams currently sit at opposite ends of the Big Ten West standings with the Badgers sitting in second place while the Fighting Illini are in last place.

Luke Fickell and his Badgers will look to get revenge against Illinois after Wisconsin’s home loss to them in 2022.

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WATCH: Coach Fickell speaks to Badgers ahead of Week 8

Coach Fickell has a message for his players

The Badgers football team (4-2) is coming off of a disappointing 15-6 loss to Iowa at home in Week 7, but they’ve now shifted focus to their upcoming matchup with Illinois (3-4) on the road Saturday.

Head coach Luke Fickell spoke to his players highlighting the “process” that the team is going through and that they need to “play fast and play aggressive”.

Wisconsin will be operating with a new quarterback under center after Tanner Mordecai broke his throwing hand versus the Hawkeyes. Redshirt freshman Braedyn Locke, who transferred to Madison from Mississippi State, will be taking over as the team’s signal-caller.

Locke replaced Mordecai against Iowa, compiling 130 passing yards while throwing an interception and losing a fumble.

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Only three Big Ten teams remain in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Penn State continues to rise in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll:

The Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Iowa Hawkeyes this weekend in a 24-10 loss and remained on the outside of the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The loss also likely took Wisconsin out of the competition for the Big Ten West title.

The Badgers were not the only team with a huge loss this weekend, as the Illinois Fighting Illini were upset by the Purdue Boilermakers and fell outside of the latest poll. The Penn State Nittany Lions moved up three spots to No. 13, after a shutout victory over the Terrapins and big losses from Oregon, Mississippi and UCLA.

The USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll top 10 for this week includes Utah(10), Clemson(9), Alabama(8), Louisiana State(7), Southern California(6), Tennessee(5), Texas Christian(4), Michigan(3), Ohio State(2) and Georgia(1).

The Badgers will move on this week to face the Nebraska Cornhuskers on the road before finishing their season at home against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

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Big Ten takes two of the top three spots in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Illinois drops in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll after an upset loss to Michigan State:

The Wisconsin Badgers won their first back-to-back games this season, after defeating the Maryland Terrapins in the rain on Saturday but were still not included in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.

Illinois tumbled seven spots in the latest poll to No. 20 after their upset loss to the Michigan State Spartans. The Penn State Nittany Lions were on a bye this week but moved up one spot to No. 15 because of Illinois’ dramatic fall.

The USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll top 10 for this week includes UCLA(10), Mississippi(9), Louisiana State(8), Southern California(7), Oregon(6), Tennessee(5), Texas Christian(4), Michigan(3), Ohio State(2) and Georgia(1).

The Badgers will continue for a shot at the Big Ten West title this week, as they head on the road to face the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Illinois jumps up in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll

Several Big Ten teams jumped around in the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll while the Badgers were on bye:

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The Wisconsin Badgers remained outside the latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll while on Bye Week, but several Big Ten teams moved around significantly.

The Illinois Fighting Illini dominated the Nebraska Cornhuskers rattling off their sixth-straight win under head coach Bret Bielema. They moved five spots in the latest poll to No. 13, jumping the Penn State Nittany Lions at No. 16.

The USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll top 10 this week includes Mississippi(10), Southern California(9), Oregon(8), Texas Christian(7), Alabama(6), Clemson(5), Michigan(4), Tennessee(3), Ohio State(2) and Georgia(1).

The Wisconsin Badgers will get back to action this weekend at home against the Maryland Terrapins as they try to get their first back-to-back wins this season.

PHOTOS: Wisconsin falls at home to Illinois 34-10

Below are photos from Wisconsin football’s disappointing 34-10 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini:

On Saturday afternoon, the Wisconsin Badgers fell to the Illinois Fighting in a disappointing 34-10 loss at home.

Related: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini game recap: Everything we know

The Bret Bielema-led Illini played oppressive defense and special teams against the Badgers and were able to force three total turnovers. These turnovers proved crucial to their victory, leading to 17 of their points. Wisconsin also only finished with two rushing yards on the day.

The Badgers’ defense couldn’t contain Illinois’ backfield of QB Tommy Devito and RB Chase Brown, who combined for four total touchdowns on the ground. Brown finished the game with 129 rushing yards including a 49-yard rushing touchdown.

The Badgers will try to get back in the win column next week as they head on the road to Evanston, Ill., to face the 1-4 Northwestern Wildcats.

Below are photos from Wisconsin football’s disappointing 34-10 loss to the Illinois Fighting Illini:

Wisconsin vs. Illinois: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday

How to watch Wisconsin football against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday:

The Wisconsin Badgers play the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The Badgers struggled in their blowout loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes last week, and they will be looking to rebound against the Fighting Illini. The Badgers’ defense will look to get pressure against Illinois QB Tommy DeVito, who has been sacked nine times already this season. They will need to lean on outside linebacker Nick Herbig that has racked up four sacks to begin the year.

The Badgers’ offense will also look to get back on track after their poor performance against the Buckeyes. Wisconsin will need to see more production from their trio of running backs that struggled to break free until the game was too far gone last week.

It should be an exciting game to watch as the Badgers will try to hold off the Bret Bielema-led Illini in his return to Camp Randall Stadium.

Here’s when you should tune in to see the game:

  • Date: Oct. 1, 2022
  • Time: 11 a.m. CT
  • TV Channel: BTN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)

Illinois at Wisconsin injury report:

  • Wisconsin QB Chase Wolf: Out
  • Wisconsin TE Cam Large: Out
  • Wisconsin TE Clay Cundiff: Out
  • Wisconsin OLB Aaron Witt: Out
  • Wisconsin S Hunter Wohler: Out
  • Wisconsin CB Alexander Smith: Out
  • Wisconsin K Vito Calvaruso: Out

Players to watch:

Passing Leaders

  • Wisconsin QB Graham Mertz: 55-82, 791 passing yards and seven passing touchdowns
  • Illinois QB Tommy DeVito: 89-129, 954 passing yards and nine passing touchdowns

Rushing Leaders

  • Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen: 73 attempts, 497 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns
  • Illinois RB Chase Brown: 95 attempts for 604 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns

Receiving Leaders

  • Wisconsin WR Skyler Bell: 12 receptions, 201 receiving yards and two touchdowns
  • Illinois WR Pat Bryant: 14 receptions for 262 receiving yards and two touchdowns

Series History: Wisconsin Badgers vs. Illinois Fighting Illini

The series history between the Wisconsin Badgers and Illinois Fighting Illini:

On Saturday morning, the Wisconsin Badgers will match up against the Illinois Fighting Illini for the 89th time in their collective histories. The Badgers have won 44 games in the series, losing 37 and tying seven.

The last time these teams faced off was last year in Champaign, Ill., where Wisconsin shut out Illinois 24-0. The Badgers dominated the Fighting Illini on the ground with running backs Chez Mellusi and Braelon Allen rushing for over 130 yards and a touchdown each.

The first time they played was in 1895 at Camp Randall Stadium, which ended in a 10-10 tie. Hopefully, this year’s game should be more exciting to watch as former Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema makes his return to Madison, Wis., with the Fighting Illini.

Below are photos from some of the most recent matchups between Wisconsin and Illinois: